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AV65 JFA

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,658 mi
Last recorded73,658 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 JFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 73,658 miles

Spare tyre defective Under Inflated

Pass 20 Aug 2025 66,320 miles

No reasonable access to check for spare tyre, vehicle presented for test with boot loaded with multiple items

Fail 18 Aug 2025 66,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

No reasonable access to check for spare tyre, vehicle presented for test with boot loaded with multiple items

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 59,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

no reasonable access to check for spare tyre, vehicle presented for test with boot loaded with multiple items

Pass 1 Sep 2023 51,831 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 51,830 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding NOTE! wheel bearing NOT tested for roughness when rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2022 40,534 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 32,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 32,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,672 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 24,564 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 24,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 18,487 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AV65 JFA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 43,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV65 JFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV65 JFA registered?

AV65 JFA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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